Sungurlu (District)
Hello everyone! Have you ever imagined a place where, thousands of years ago, acrobats danced on mysterious vases? That place is Sungurlu, the largest district of Çorum, with exactly such an adventurous past!
Are You Ready for a Journey Through History?
Life in Sungurlu began an incredibly long time ago—7,000 years ago. This region hosted many great civilizations including the Hittites, Phrygians, and Romans. In fact, the famous King’s Road, once used by merchants, passed right through here. Excavations in the area uncovered something truly special: the Hüseyindede Vase. This vase is exactly 3,600 years old and features depictions of people dancing to music and acrobats leaping over bulls. You can see these artifacts today at the Çorum Museum.
Where Does the Name Sungurlu Come From?
There is an interesting story about how the district got its name. According to legend, the town was named after Sunguroğlu Mehmet Bey. However, it was once also known as “Kalınsaz.” It is said that when Sultan Yavuz Selim passed through, he saw the area was full of reeds and exclaimed, “How reedy!”—hence the name.
What Should You See in Sungurlu?
If you walk into the town center, don’t forget to look up! There stands a massive Clock Tower, built in 1891 and standing 19 meters tall. Also worth visiting are the ancient Ulu Camii and the historic Paşa Köprüsü.
Clock Tower (Generated by artificial intelligence)
Bounty Flows from Its Soil
Sungurlu is famous not only for its history but also for its delicious produce. Its vast lands grow renowned melons, enormous cabbages, and sweet pumpkins. If you visit in winter, the weather may be cold and snowy, but summers are hot enough to warm your soul. Exactly 517 years ago, in 1509, a massive earthquake struck the region. So frightened were the people that they called it the “Little Doomsday.” After this quake, the town was relocated slightly eastward—to its current location.
